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had instead called upon his father ' s junior to respond for that toast . They all felt equally interested in the progress f the Craft , but they felt especially interested in the continued well-being of the old lodges of which the Royal Somerset House and Inverness was one of the chief . He would say that notwithstanding the great spread and increase of the Order it must be remembered that it

was the stability of its foundations to which they must really look , and however great might be the increase , if it were to be a sound increase it must be from having sure and stable foundations . Again , they muct look to the old lodges preserving the traditions of the Craft . Those who belonged to a distinguished lodge ot that kind were well fitted to hold themselves as examples continue in its

in the Craft . Long-might that lodge prosperity ; the Grand Officers ventured to look for its having a happy and prosperous year . In conclusion he said that lubilee year was memorable by the entrance of one of the brethren ( Bro . West ) into Grand Lodge . Long might they be privileged to re-echo the prayer which , on behalf of the Grand Officers , he made that the Royal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge might continue second to none in the

Bro . Fenn said though he highly appreciated being called onto respond for "The Grand Ofiicers , " he did feel it rather hard to have to respond after Bro . Philbrick , a practised orator , who invariably exhausted every subject on which he dilated . Fortunately on this occasion he spemed to have forgotten the object of the toast , for he did

not appear to have alluded to the Grand Officers at all . He ( Bro . Fenn ) might therefore be permitted to say that wherever he went the names of the Earl of Carnarvon and Lord Lathom were sure of a hearty welcome . In respect tothe Present and Past Grand Officers , his interest in the toast was to a certain extent limited , but in a lodge which could boast perhaps some of the greatest Grand Officers ,

he had but to mention the name of his very dear friend , Bro . Mclntyre , who rendered essential service to the Craft for 25 years , and who he believed was President of the Board of General Purposes when he ( Bro . Fenn ) first joined it . And there was Bro . Roxburgh and a number of such Grand Officers—with such names upon their rolls the brethren of the lodge must be able to appreciate the

services of the Grand . Officers . He was perhaps speaking with reference to the executive officers in particular , because he stood at that moment between two ( Bros . Philbrick and Col . Clerke ) who were most actively engaged in the Craft . Bro . Fenn went on to describe how heavy were the duties of the Grand Secretary , and concluded by thanking the brethren on behalf of the Grand Officers for the

compliment that had been paid them . Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke said he had been honoured by being permitted to propose the next toast . It was one which was generally given by the I . P . M ., but owing to the courtesy of that brother he had been deputed to propose it in his place . It was a toast which they were all used to at that period of the evening . He had to ask them to drink

the health of the distinguished brother who had been elected to preside over that lodge . Even in the youngest lodges it was an object of ambition to be appointed to the chair , but what must it be in Lodge No . 4 , whose origin they knew not . When a brother was appointed to that distinguished position it was a proud moment for himself . Those worthy brethren who had been from time to tune

elected to the chair of the lodge had been fully impressed with the dignity of that position , because they had one and all performed the duties of their office with dignity . Year after year this distinguished old lodge had had brethren in the chair who had performed the duties of Master with the greatest proficiency . And now they had a brother who after a few years had succeeded to the chair which had been

occupied by his father . A worthy father had been succeeded by a worthy son , who was initiated in the lodge and had now , at a comparatively early age , succeeded to the chair . All must join in congratulating him on that event and must congratulate the father on witnessing his son ' s installation . They would all join with him in wishing Bro . Dr . Weldon in his year of office every possible success .

The VV . M ., in reply , said he most heartily thanked the brethren for the kind and cordial manner in which that toast had been received by them , and he thanked the Grand Secretary for the manner in which he had proposed it . He owned that he felt proud of having attained the dignity of the chair . From his valued friend , Bro . Past Master Mackintoshhe had had the privilege of receiving the

bene-, fit of initiation in the same solemn and impressive manner as that in which he had rendered the installation ceremony , and he took that opportunity of thanking Bro . Mackintosh for the many kindnesses he had shown him . During his year of office he should do his best to further the interests of Masonry in general , and that lodge in particular , in doing which he should claim the assistance of the brethren .

' Ihe Visitors' " toast was responded to by Bro . Col Peters and Bro . Broadley ; that of " The Past Masters " by Bro . Hughes . I . P . M ., Bro . Mackintosh , Installing Master , and Bro . Weldon , sen . ; Bro . Hall and Bro . VVest responded to "The Treasurer and Secretary's" toast ; and Bro . Pollard , S . W ., for "The Working Officers . " Ihe proceedings closed with the Tyler's toast .

Among the visitors present there were Bros . Thomas * fenn , P . G . D ., President of the Board of General Pur-Poses ; F . A . Philbrick , G . Reg . ; Shadwell H . Clerke , G . 5 fc- ; Col . James Peters , P . G . S . B . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . pi B - ; A . M . Broadley , P . D . D . G . M . Malta ; E . Bowyer , pu Std . Br . ; I . Zacharie , Prov . G . M . California ; G . D . -WSter , P . P . G . S . of W . Surrev ; Gee ,. C . Hardino * . P . P . P .

' - '• C . ; Geo . E . Lake , Prov . G . S . Herts ; Edward Swanborough P . . , 3 , 9 ; E . A . Baylis , 259 ; M . Slaughter , 404 ; . ¦ «• oalmond , 162 ; John Stedman , 1765 ; James A . VVM " I 6 72 ' * Lawrence Fryer , 1624 ; C . E . Wilson , 'v . ivi . Q 9 ; Arthvjr Sturt ) , . A > Dawson Clarke , 1718 r , A ^ ^ Veldon * MS JohnS . Cousens , 227 ; J . S . Archer , H 94 ; F . Bevan , 1706 ; E . Durrant , 276 ; A . J . R . Tindall ; R ixf Jackson , 10 ; H . ] . Norris , John Butler , 34 ;

= o ' on . rTS ' ' 79 J J * Smithers , S ; R . H . Griffith , wo , li . Humphreys , 99 ; Clifford Probyn , iS ; C . W . ^ phens , 14 ; and E . C . Massey . a Se i ' . "S the evening the company were entertained with the Mi ° ^ voca ' and instrumental music , performed by at ii , lng arf'sts , under the direction of Bro . Stedman , MdliL * o ^ uest of Bro . Hoyte , Organist of the lodge : — Bevan R lau > Bros * J * A * Brown- A - L - fryer , Frederick s ° lo vi l * ° " ^ 'edrnan ' s choir boys ; Madame Terese Liebe , panist ' ^ ^' ' gustus loop , pianist and

accom-CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . — A meeting was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , on Monday , the 20 th ult ., when there were present Bros . R . Pittarn Stevens , VV . M . ; Dan Hughes , I . P . M . ; Hoddinott , S . VV . ; Haylock , J . W . ; John Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex , Sec ; A . Prince , S . D . ; Rubardt , J . D . ; E . Venner , I . G . ; Fimister , Org . ; Eade and Gillard , Stewards ;

Woodstock , Tyler ; A . Ginger , P . M . ; David Hughes , P . M . ; Dhaity . Lines , Tuck , Yardley , Lawson , Pratt , Thompson , Bona , Ross , Hatton , Inglish , VVhitnall , South , Vinall , Toll , Taylor , Hayden , Reynolds , Rogers , Clinch , Whur , Parsons , Fielder , Barwell , and Watkins . Visitors : Bros . Dr . Lott , P . G . O . ; C . R . Williams , LP . M . ; C . F . Williams , Stwd . ; and H . V . Lloyd , of 72 ; W . Burton , J . W . 733 ;

Richardson , 511 ; Barnard , 1305 ; and F . A . Williams , 339 ( S . C ) . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read . Messrs . H . Beveridge and . G . Pavely , having been balloted for and approved , were initiated , after which Bros . Toll , Lines , and Bona were passed . A candidate for initiation having been proposed , 10 guineas were voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ,

thus completing 100 guineas . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . The Worshipful Master , in returning thanks to the toast of his health , said he hoped to take up 200 guineas on his list as Steward to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . He also congratulated the members on the success of the

annual ball , which was held at Freemasons Tavern on the 5 th ult ., and at which there vvere upwards of 250 ladies and gentlemen present . The enjoyment of the members was greatly enhanced by the musical abilities of ., Bros . Bona and Dr . Lott , Bro . Bona giving a magnificent pianoforte solo blind-folded . Bros . South and Prince also delighted the brethren with some capital songs .

BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —Bro . Castell , W . M ., had another busy evening on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , E . G ., and gave further proof of his proficiency in the art . His officers were Bros . Cross , S . W . ; W . Smith , J . W . ; Beddells , S . D . ; White , J . D . ; and Stafford , I . G . Those important functionaries , the Secretary , Bro . Jeffreys , P . M ., and Treasurer , Bro . G .

Gabb , P . M ., were also at their table , and together did much to relieve the members of the lodge—in a way well understood—and benefited the treasury at the same time . The working of the officers was closely watched by the visitors , who included Bros . Louis Beck , P . P . G . O . Middx . ; Lestocq , W . M . 1319 ; G . Powell , P . M . 11 S 5 ; Morgan , P . M . ; W . Drewett , W . M . 8 S 9 ; Ferguson , P . M . 1793 ;

J . VV . Thomas , P . M . 98 ; Williams , P . M . 173 ; and P . A . Hornburgh , of Christiana , who was admitted as a casual visitor alter due trial . The P . M . ' s of the lodge were strongly represented , not one , we heard , being absent . The ceremonies were the raising of Bro . Spfinks , passing of Bros . Pillinger , Leary , and * Larter , and initiation of Mr . W . R . Gadd , a nominee of the W . M . Bro . E . Floydd was

re-elected a member of the lodge , and received a most cordial greeting , f ach ceremony was impressively rendered , and the initiate , at the proper time , spoke in most feeling terms of the thoughts that filled his mind while being admitted to the ancient mysteries and privileges . It may here be mentioned that Bro . Gadd ' s father , still living , has been in the Craft 52 years ; all his brothers are also in the

Order , and he remarked that his introduction into Masonry that night had caused much rejoicing among others , as well as to himself . Alter labour came welcome refreshment , and the wellknown hospitality of this lodge was enjoyed by a large party . At this period of the evening tact and attention to duty were displayed by Bro . Cutbill , Steward , who seemed

to take his refreshment in a perpendicular attitude . The customary toasts were proposed by the W . M . In giving that of "The Worshipful Master , " Bro . Jefferys , P . M ., referred to the illness which kept Bro . Castell from taking the chair at the time of his election , and congratulated him upon his restoration to health so as to be with them and show his ability to rule and govern

the lodge . The VVorshipful Master cordially thanked Bro . Jefferys for his kind remarks , and expressed his gratitude at being able to return among them and carry out his duties in a way which he trusted gave satisfaction to all . ln proposing " The Visitors , " the Worshipful Master especially referred to the presence of their Norwegian brother .

Bro . P . A . Hornburgh made an eloquent reply in his own tongue—at least , the gestures implied eloquence . Bro . Thomas , P . P . G . O . Staffordshire , congratulated the lodge on its roll of membership , which he saw embraced a Prince and a Noble . Its number , too , was a happy one . Nine was a mystic number ; and if from it were taken the last figure ( 2 ) , they had left that quantity which represented

a perfect lodge . The able services rendered by the Secretary and Treasurer were warmly acknowledged . Bro . Gabb informed the brethren that he had had a " goodnight . " The members were paying up their subscriptions well , and he believed the lodge would at the end of the year be one of the best lodges in London . He thanked the brethren for the confidence reposed in him by

electing him to the office cf Treasurer , and hoped they would never regret it . ln giving " The Officers , " the Worship ! ui Master mentioned the Board of Benevolence , and impressed upon those who might succeed him in the chair the necessity of a regular attendance thereat . " Excellent music was given during the evening , with an exhibition of the power of steam !

LOYALTY AND CHARITY LODGE ( No . 1584 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 25 th ult . at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Biidge , when there were present Bros . VV . H . Seymour Cutler , W . M . ; Herbert S . Slower , S . W . ; F . T . Reade , J . VV . ; A . A . Pend'ebury , Asst . G . SEC , Treas . ; William Dodd , Sec . ; VValter G . Walford , M . D ., S . D . ; Henry Pigeon , J . D . ; Tom Drew-Bear , P . M . ; J . Peeke Richards , P . M . ; W . E . Jameson , P . M . ; Alfred Lightbody , D . C ; E . P . Seaton , Edward Frampton , T . Bourchier-Chillcott , and , others .

After the minutes were approved , the W . M . elect , Bro . Herbert S . Slower , was duly installed by the retiring Master , Bro . Seymour Cutler , who performed the ceremony in a very perfect manner . The newly-installed Master then appointed his officers . There being no other business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , when ample justice was done to an excellent dinner , enlivened by the usual toasts and the harmony of

several brethren , notably of Bros . Strong , 1706 ; Hodson , 409 ; and Pigeon . Bro . Pendlebury recited "The Merchant of Venice , " which , being very long , he divided , and promised to finish at the next meeting . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Newington , 49 ; R . Loveland Loveland , P . P . S . G . W . Hants and I . ' of W . ; Otto Gossett , jun ., 166 ; H . Curtis , 1150 ; J . C . Coombs , W . M . 780 ; and A . Simner , I . P . M . 177 .

NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1 559 ) . —The installation meeting of this progressive and successful lodge took place at the Portland Hotel , Greenwich , on the ioth ult ., when there were present Bros . Carlo Grassi , W . M . ; G . P . Bertini , I . P . M . ; F . VV . Cash , S . VV . ; J . D . Graham , J . VV . ; J . H . Meyer , S . D . ; C N . Mclntire North , I . G . ; T . Grummant , P . M . ; Rev . Jas . W . Sturdie , P . M . ; W .

Cowley , P . M . ; J . Faulkner , J . L . Calsi , R . Borrett , W . Avenell , James Rowe , H . Chersea , F . Mesham , A . Brune , A . Sammuell , L . G . Mella , C . Guffanti , A . Cogliati , J . B . Rouard , H . M . Makeham , A . Perri , Edmund Fry , Henry Workham , VV . Waters , and others . Visitors : Bros . John A . Burton , P . M . 1924 ; J . W . Baker , P . M . and Treas . 1767 ; J . G . Millbourn , P . M . 13 ; A . Sailty , P . Seltembre , R . Gooding , M . D ., 1 , P . G . D . ; G . Reynolds , S . W . 1614 .

Sec . 2191 ; Ernest Von Butten , sen ., 1601 ; J . D . Long , ' 47 , " } . Vickory , J . Woodward , I . G . 1614 , Stwd . 2191 ; E . J . B . Bumstead , P . M . 548 ; R . Mackway , Org . 1987 ; M . S . Rubinstein , 1614 ; and many others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was read , which showed a good balance ,

and was unanimously adopted , and a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Carlo Grassi , W . M ., for the efficient and careful manner in vvhich he had managed the affairs of the lodge during his year of office . Bro . T . Grummant having introduced Bro . F . W . Cash , S . W ., as tbe W . M . elect , he vvas installed . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers in a very clear manner as follows for the ensuing

year : Bros . C . Grassi , I . P . M . ; James D . Graham , S . W . j John H . Meyer , J . W . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; Thomas Grummant , P . M ., Sec ; C . Niven Mclntire North , S . D . ; Edmund Fry , J . D . ; L . Mella , I . G . ; the Rev . J . W . Sturdie , Chap . ; W . Cowley , P . M ., D . C ; L . Calsi , Org . ; G . P . Bertini , P . M ., and H . W . P . Makeham , Stwds . ; R . Borrett , A . D . C . ; and J .

W . Rowe , Tyler . Bro . W , Cowley delivered the charges to the Master , Wardens , and brethren in a most admirable manner , at vvhich the brethren expressed themselves much delighted . Bro . E . H . Thiellay proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Ernest Smith , P . M ., their late Secretary , for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of his office since his

appointment , which was seconded by Bro . T . Grummant , and cairied unanimously . After the W . M . had received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . C . H . Boncy , the obliging host of the Portland Hotel , whose genial face is well known . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and

received in grand style , and , in reply to that of "The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . G . D ., said it had fallen to his lot to respond for the Grand Officers , not only in that district , but in others also , and he was afraid he could make no excuses . He felt he was replying for noblemen and

gentlemen vvho always did their duty , and what they had done in the past they would continue to do in the future . Those services were loyal , and he felt proud to be in the position of a Grand Officer , and to be with the New Cross Lodge to return thanks for them , and he was sure had more been present they vvould agree with" him that the lodge was very successful . The Grand Officers' duties

were arduous . Charity was their watchword , and they distributed all funds most carefully and thoughtfully . He was pleased to see their present W . M . on the dais . From the M . M . to the W . M . and to Grand Lodge had been his steps , and it was the same to all . Grand Lodge received all hard working Masons , and there was no difference between them . The clothing of Grand Officers

made no difference , and every officer who wears the same guards the interest of Masonry . The little work he had seen done in the lodge was done well , and he could assure them tha , t if invited again he should be only too pleased to comeamongst them . He thanked them all most heartily for the kind manner in which the toast had been given and received .

ihe I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he vvas sure it would be received with acclamation and be unanimous and cheering . Their W . M . he had known for many years . They were almost initiated together , but he vvas sorry the W . M . vvas bashful . He vvould have the support of all , and he hoped he vvould have a good year of office . He felt sure that every brother would do all the good

he could both for the VV . M . and the New Cross Lodge . The officers who had been appointed that night would do their work seriously . He ( the I . P . M . ) considered that any brother who took up office ought to endeavour to do his best . Unity is strength , and in the officers that should be so , and they should take office solemn and seriously . He wished their VV . M . a happy yearof office . As for himself ,

he felt while in the chair it had been the happiest year of his life , and he hoped that all the brethren connected with the New Cross Lodge would do their best for the welfare of the lodge . The VV . M ., in reply , thanked the I . P . M . lot his kind cemarks , and also the brethren forthe warm manner in which his health had been drunk . He thanked them all , and felt that they had placed him in a position that required care ,

thought , and judgment . He felt sure that he should have the valuable assistance of the I . P . M ., who had worked wonders for the Iodge . He had worked hard , and brought success to the New Cross Lodge , it was now his pleas ] ing duty , by the cordial vote of the Iodge , to pin a handsome P . M . ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) on the I . P . M . ' s breast . The I . P . M . was worthy of it , and he hoped he would be spared many years

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Craft Masonry.

had instead called upon his father ' s junior to respond for that toast . They all felt equally interested in the progress f the Craft , but they felt especially interested in the continued well-being of the old lodges of which the Royal Somerset House and Inverness was one of the chief . He would say that notwithstanding the great spread and increase of the Order it must be remembered that it

was the stability of its foundations to which they must really look , and however great might be the increase , if it were to be a sound increase it must be from having sure and stable foundations . Again , they muct look to the old lodges preserving the traditions of the Craft . Those who belonged to a distinguished lodge ot that kind were well fitted to hold themselves as examples continue in its

in the Craft . Long-might that lodge prosperity ; the Grand Officers ventured to look for its having a happy and prosperous year . In conclusion he said that lubilee year was memorable by the entrance of one of the brethren ( Bro . West ) into Grand Lodge . Long might they be privileged to re-echo the prayer which , on behalf of the Grand Officers , he made that the Royal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge might continue second to none in the

Bro . Fenn said though he highly appreciated being called onto respond for "The Grand Ofiicers , " he did feel it rather hard to have to respond after Bro . Philbrick , a practised orator , who invariably exhausted every subject on which he dilated . Fortunately on this occasion he spemed to have forgotten the object of the toast , for he did

not appear to have alluded to the Grand Officers at all . He ( Bro . Fenn ) might therefore be permitted to say that wherever he went the names of the Earl of Carnarvon and Lord Lathom were sure of a hearty welcome . In respect tothe Present and Past Grand Officers , his interest in the toast was to a certain extent limited , but in a lodge which could boast perhaps some of the greatest Grand Officers ,

he had but to mention the name of his very dear friend , Bro . Mclntyre , who rendered essential service to the Craft for 25 years , and who he believed was President of the Board of General Purposes when he ( Bro . Fenn ) first joined it . And there was Bro . Roxburgh and a number of such Grand Officers—with such names upon their rolls the brethren of the lodge must be able to appreciate the

services of the Grand . Officers . He was perhaps speaking with reference to the executive officers in particular , because he stood at that moment between two ( Bros . Philbrick and Col . Clerke ) who were most actively engaged in the Craft . Bro . Fenn went on to describe how heavy were the duties of the Grand Secretary , and concluded by thanking the brethren on behalf of the Grand Officers for the

compliment that had been paid them . Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke said he had been honoured by being permitted to propose the next toast . It was one which was generally given by the I . P . M ., but owing to the courtesy of that brother he had been deputed to propose it in his place . It was a toast which they were all used to at that period of the evening . He had to ask them to drink

the health of the distinguished brother who had been elected to preside over that lodge . Even in the youngest lodges it was an object of ambition to be appointed to the chair , but what must it be in Lodge No . 4 , whose origin they knew not . When a brother was appointed to that distinguished position it was a proud moment for himself . Those worthy brethren who had been from time to tune

elected to the chair of the lodge had been fully impressed with the dignity of that position , because they had one and all performed the duties of their office with dignity . Year after year this distinguished old lodge had had brethren in the chair who had performed the duties of Master with the greatest proficiency . And now they had a brother who after a few years had succeeded to the chair which had been

occupied by his father . A worthy father had been succeeded by a worthy son , who was initiated in the lodge and had now , at a comparatively early age , succeeded to the chair . All must join in congratulating him on that event and must congratulate the father on witnessing his son ' s installation . They would all join with him in wishing Bro . Dr . Weldon in his year of office every possible success .

The VV . M ., in reply , said he most heartily thanked the brethren for the kind and cordial manner in which that toast had been received by them , and he thanked the Grand Secretary for the manner in which he had proposed it . He owned that he felt proud of having attained the dignity of the chair . From his valued friend , Bro . Past Master Mackintoshhe had had the privilege of receiving the

bene-, fit of initiation in the same solemn and impressive manner as that in which he had rendered the installation ceremony , and he took that opportunity of thanking Bro . Mackintosh for the many kindnesses he had shown him . During his year of office he should do his best to further the interests of Masonry in general , and that lodge in particular , in doing which he should claim the assistance of the brethren .

' Ihe Visitors' " toast was responded to by Bro . Col Peters and Bro . Broadley ; that of " The Past Masters " by Bro . Hughes . I . P . M ., Bro . Mackintosh , Installing Master , and Bro . Weldon , sen . ; Bro . Hall and Bro . VVest responded to "The Treasurer and Secretary's" toast ; and Bro . Pollard , S . W ., for "The Working Officers . " Ihe proceedings closed with the Tyler's toast .

Among the visitors present there were Bros . Thomas * fenn , P . G . D ., President of the Board of General Pur-Poses ; F . A . Philbrick , G . Reg . ; Shadwell H . Clerke , G . 5 fc- ; Col . James Peters , P . G . S . B . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . pi B - ; A . M . Broadley , P . D . D . G . M . Malta ; E . Bowyer , pu Std . Br . ; I . Zacharie , Prov . G . M . California ; G . D . -WSter , P . P . G . S . of W . Surrev ; Gee ,. C . Hardino * . P . P . P .

' - '• C . ; Geo . E . Lake , Prov . G . S . Herts ; Edward Swanborough P . . , 3 , 9 ; E . A . Baylis , 259 ; M . Slaughter , 404 ; . ¦ «• oalmond , 162 ; John Stedman , 1765 ; James A . VVM " I 6 72 ' * Lawrence Fryer , 1624 ; C . E . Wilson , 'v . ivi . Q 9 ; Arthvjr Sturt ) , . A > Dawson Clarke , 1718 r , A ^ ^ Veldon * MS JohnS . Cousens , 227 ; J . S . Archer , H 94 ; F . Bevan , 1706 ; E . Durrant , 276 ; A . J . R . Tindall ; R ixf Jackson , 10 ; H . ] . Norris , John Butler , 34 ;

= o ' on . rTS ' ' 79 J J * Smithers , S ; R . H . Griffith , wo , li . Humphreys , 99 ; Clifford Probyn , iS ; C . W . ^ phens , 14 ; and E . C . Massey . a Se i ' . "S the evening the company were entertained with the Mi ° ^ voca ' and instrumental music , performed by at ii , lng arf'sts , under the direction of Bro . Stedman , MdliL * o ^ uest of Bro . Hoyte , Organist of the lodge : — Bevan R lau > Bros * J * A * Brown- A - L - fryer , Frederick s ° lo vi l * ° " ^ 'edrnan ' s choir boys ; Madame Terese Liebe , panist ' ^ ^' ' gustus loop , pianist and

accom-CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( No . 901 ) . — A meeting was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , on Monday , the 20 th ult ., when there were present Bros . R . Pittarn Stevens , VV . M . ; Dan Hughes , I . P . M . ; Hoddinott , S . VV . ; Haylock , J . W . ; John Hughes , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Beaumont , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex , Sec ; A . Prince , S . D . ; Rubardt , J . D . ; E . Venner , I . G . ; Fimister , Org . ; Eade and Gillard , Stewards ;

Woodstock , Tyler ; A . Ginger , P . M . ; David Hughes , P . M . ; Dhaity . Lines , Tuck , Yardley , Lawson , Pratt , Thompson , Bona , Ross , Hatton , Inglish , VVhitnall , South , Vinall , Toll , Taylor , Hayden , Reynolds , Rogers , Clinch , Whur , Parsons , Fielder , Barwell , and Watkins . Visitors : Bros . Dr . Lott , P . G . O . ; C . R . Williams , LP . M . ; C . F . Williams , Stwd . ; and H . V . Lloyd , of 72 ; W . Burton , J . W . 733 ;

Richardson , 511 ; Barnard , 1305 ; and F . A . Williams , 339 ( S . C ) . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read . Messrs . H . Beveridge and . G . Pavely , having been balloted for and approved , were initiated , after which Bros . Toll , Lines , and Bona were passed . A candidate for initiation having been proposed , 10 guineas were voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ,

thus completing 100 guineas . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . The Worshipful Master , in returning thanks to the toast of his health , said he hoped to take up 200 guineas on his list as Steward to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . He also congratulated the members on the success of the

annual ball , which was held at Freemasons Tavern on the 5 th ult ., and at which there vvere upwards of 250 ladies and gentlemen present . The enjoyment of the members was greatly enhanced by the musical abilities of ., Bros . Bona and Dr . Lott , Bro . Bona giving a magnificent pianoforte solo blind-folded . Bros . South and Prince also delighted the brethren with some capital songs .

BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —Bro . Castell , W . M ., had another busy evening on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , E . G ., and gave further proof of his proficiency in the art . His officers were Bros . Cross , S . W . ; W . Smith , J . W . ; Beddells , S . D . ; White , J . D . ; and Stafford , I . G . Those important functionaries , the Secretary , Bro . Jeffreys , P . M ., and Treasurer , Bro . G .

Gabb , P . M ., were also at their table , and together did much to relieve the members of the lodge—in a way well understood—and benefited the treasury at the same time . The working of the officers was closely watched by the visitors , who included Bros . Louis Beck , P . P . G . O . Middx . ; Lestocq , W . M . 1319 ; G . Powell , P . M . 11 S 5 ; Morgan , P . M . ; W . Drewett , W . M . 8 S 9 ; Ferguson , P . M . 1793 ;

J . VV . Thomas , P . M . 98 ; Williams , P . M . 173 ; and P . A . Hornburgh , of Christiana , who was admitted as a casual visitor alter due trial . The P . M . ' s of the lodge were strongly represented , not one , we heard , being absent . The ceremonies were the raising of Bro . Spfinks , passing of Bros . Pillinger , Leary , and * Larter , and initiation of Mr . W . R . Gadd , a nominee of the W . M . Bro . E . Floydd was

re-elected a member of the lodge , and received a most cordial greeting , f ach ceremony was impressively rendered , and the initiate , at the proper time , spoke in most feeling terms of the thoughts that filled his mind while being admitted to the ancient mysteries and privileges . It may here be mentioned that Bro . Gadd ' s father , still living , has been in the Craft 52 years ; all his brothers are also in the

Order , and he remarked that his introduction into Masonry that night had caused much rejoicing among others , as well as to himself . Alter labour came welcome refreshment , and the wellknown hospitality of this lodge was enjoyed by a large party . At this period of the evening tact and attention to duty were displayed by Bro . Cutbill , Steward , who seemed

to take his refreshment in a perpendicular attitude . The customary toasts were proposed by the W . M . In giving that of "The Worshipful Master , " Bro . Jefferys , P . M ., referred to the illness which kept Bro . Castell from taking the chair at the time of his election , and congratulated him upon his restoration to health so as to be with them and show his ability to rule and govern

the lodge . The VVorshipful Master cordially thanked Bro . Jefferys for his kind remarks , and expressed his gratitude at being able to return among them and carry out his duties in a way which he trusted gave satisfaction to all . ln proposing " The Visitors , " the Worshipful Master especially referred to the presence of their Norwegian brother .

Bro . P . A . Hornburgh made an eloquent reply in his own tongue—at least , the gestures implied eloquence . Bro . Thomas , P . P . G . O . Staffordshire , congratulated the lodge on its roll of membership , which he saw embraced a Prince and a Noble . Its number , too , was a happy one . Nine was a mystic number ; and if from it were taken the last figure ( 2 ) , they had left that quantity which represented

a perfect lodge . The able services rendered by the Secretary and Treasurer were warmly acknowledged . Bro . Gabb informed the brethren that he had had a " goodnight . " The members were paying up their subscriptions well , and he believed the lodge would at the end of the year be one of the best lodges in London . He thanked the brethren for the confidence reposed in him by

electing him to the office cf Treasurer , and hoped they would never regret it . ln giving " The Officers , " the Worship ! ui Master mentioned the Board of Benevolence , and impressed upon those who might succeed him in the chair the necessity of a regular attendance thereat . " Excellent music was given during the evening , with an exhibition of the power of steam !

LOYALTY AND CHARITY LODGE ( No . 1584 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 25 th ult . at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Biidge , when there were present Bros . VV . H . Seymour Cutler , W . M . ; Herbert S . Slower , S . W . ; F . T . Reade , J . VV . ; A . A . Pend'ebury , Asst . G . SEC , Treas . ; William Dodd , Sec . ; VValter G . Walford , M . D ., S . D . ; Henry Pigeon , J . D . ; Tom Drew-Bear , P . M . ; J . Peeke Richards , P . M . ; W . E . Jameson , P . M . ; Alfred Lightbody , D . C ; E . P . Seaton , Edward Frampton , T . Bourchier-Chillcott , and , others .

After the minutes were approved , the W . M . elect , Bro . Herbert S . Slower , was duly installed by the retiring Master , Bro . Seymour Cutler , who performed the ceremony in a very perfect manner . The newly-installed Master then appointed his officers . There being no other business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , when ample justice was done to an excellent dinner , enlivened by the usual toasts and the harmony of

several brethren , notably of Bros . Strong , 1706 ; Hodson , 409 ; and Pigeon . Bro . Pendlebury recited "The Merchant of Venice , " which , being very long , he divided , and promised to finish at the next meeting . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Newington , 49 ; R . Loveland Loveland , P . P . S . G . W . Hants and I . ' of W . ; Otto Gossett , jun ., 166 ; H . Curtis , 1150 ; J . C . Coombs , W . M . 780 ; and A . Simner , I . P . M . 177 .

NEW CROSS LODGE ( No . 1 559 ) . —The installation meeting of this progressive and successful lodge took place at the Portland Hotel , Greenwich , on the ioth ult ., when there were present Bros . Carlo Grassi , W . M . ; G . P . Bertini , I . P . M . ; F . VV . Cash , S . VV . ; J . D . Graham , J . VV . ; J . H . Meyer , S . D . ; C N . Mclntire North , I . G . ; T . Grummant , P . M . ; Rev . Jas . W . Sturdie , P . M . ; W .

Cowley , P . M . ; J . Faulkner , J . L . Calsi , R . Borrett , W . Avenell , James Rowe , H . Chersea , F . Mesham , A . Brune , A . Sammuell , L . G . Mella , C . Guffanti , A . Cogliati , J . B . Rouard , H . M . Makeham , A . Perri , Edmund Fry , Henry Workham , VV . Waters , and others . Visitors : Bros . John A . Burton , P . M . 1924 ; J . W . Baker , P . M . and Treas . 1767 ; J . G . Millbourn , P . M . 13 ; A . Sailty , P . Seltembre , R . Gooding , M . D ., 1 , P . G . D . ; G . Reynolds , S . W . 1614 .

Sec . 2191 ; Ernest Von Butten , sen ., 1601 ; J . D . Long , ' 47 , " } . Vickory , J . Woodward , I . G . 1614 , Stwd . 2191 ; E . J . B . Bumstead , P . M . 548 ; R . Mackway , Org . 1987 ; M . S . Rubinstein , 1614 ; and many others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was read , which showed a good balance ,

and was unanimously adopted , and a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Carlo Grassi , W . M ., for the efficient and careful manner in vvhich he had managed the affairs of the lodge during his year of office . Bro . T . Grummant having introduced Bro . F . W . Cash , S . W ., as tbe W . M . elect , he vvas installed . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers in a very clear manner as follows for the ensuing

year : Bros . C . Grassi , I . P . M . ; James D . Graham , S . W . j John H . Meyer , J . W . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; Thomas Grummant , P . M ., Sec ; C . Niven Mclntire North , S . D . ; Edmund Fry , J . D . ; L . Mella , I . G . ; the Rev . J . W . Sturdie , Chap . ; W . Cowley , P . M ., D . C ; L . Calsi , Org . ; G . P . Bertini , P . M ., and H . W . P . Makeham , Stwds . ; R . Borrett , A . D . C . ; and J .

W . Rowe , Tyler . Bro . W , Cowley delivered the charges to the Master , Wardens , and brethren in a most admirable manner , at vvhich the brethren expressed themselves much delighted . Bro . E . H . Thiellay proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Ernest Smith , P . M ., their late Secretary , for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of his office since his

appointment , which was seconded by Bro . T . Grummant , and cairied unanimously . After the W . M . had received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . C . H . Boncy , the obliging host of the Portland Hotel , whose genial face is well known . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and

received in grand style , and , in reply to that of "The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . Dr . Ralph Gooding , P . G . D ., said it had fallen to his lot to respond for the Grand Officers , not only in that district , but in others also , and he was afraid he could make no excuses . He felt he was replying for noblemen and

gentlemen vvho always did their duty , and what they had done in the past they would continue to do in the future . Those services were loyal , and he felt proud to be in the position of a Grand Officer , and to be with the New Cross Lodge to return thanks for them , and he was sure had more been present they vvould agree with" him that the lodge was very successful . The Grand Officers' duties

were arduous . Charity was their watchword , and they distributed all funds most carefully and thoughtfully . He was pleased to see their present W . M . on the dais . From the M . M . to the W . M . and to Grand Lodge had been his steps , and it was the same to all . Grand Lodge received all hard working Masons , and there was no difference between them . The clothing of Grand Officers

made no difference , and every officer who wears the same guards the interest of Masonry . The little work he had seen done in the lodge was done well , and he could assure them tha , t if invited again he should be only too pleased to comeamongst them . He thanked them all most heartily for the kind manner in which the toast had been given and received .

ihe I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " said he vvas sure it would be received with acclamation and be unanimous and cheering . Their W . M . he had known for many years . They were almost initiated together , but he vvas sorry the W . M . vvas bashful . He vvould have the support of all , and he hoped he vvould have a good year of office . He felt sure that every brother would do all the good

he could both for the VV . M . and the New Cross Lodge . The officers who had been appointed that night would do their work seriously . He ( the I . P . M . ) considered that any brother who took up office ought to endeavour to do his best . Unity is strength , and in the officers that should be so , and they should take office solemn and seriously . He wished their VV . M . a happy yearof office . As for himself ,

he felt while in the chair it had been the happiest year of his life , and he hoped that all the brethren connected with the New Cross Lodge would do their best for the welfare of the lodge . The VV . M ., in reply , thanked the I . P . M . lot his kind cemarks , and also the brethren forthe warm manner in which his health had been drunk . He thanked them all , and felt that they had placed him in a position that required care ,

thought , and judgment . He felt sure that he should have the valuable assistance of the I . P . M ., who had worked wonders for the Iodge . He had worked hard , and brought success to the New Cross Lodge , it was now his pleas ] ing duty , by the cordial vote of the Iodge , to pin a handsome P . M . ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) on the I . P . M . ' s breast . The I . P . M . was worthy of it , and he hoped he would be spared many years

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